Herot remained empty for 12 years because grendel attacked all the warriors & would continue to attack even kill anyone who would go to the mead hall
In "Beowulf," Herot was empty for 12 winters while Grendel terrorized the people before Beowulf arrived to defeat him.
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the Danish hall or "Herot" stood empty for 12 years or (12 winters)
12 years
Grendel tormented Heorot for 12 years before Beowulf defeated him.
Herot is a mead hall in Beowulf, a famous Old English poem. In the story, Herot is attacked by the monster Grendel, who terrorizes the hall and its occupants for many years. Beowulf eventually arrives and defeats Grendel, bringing peace back to Herot.
King Hrothgar of the Danes, whose hall, Herot, is raided nightly by Grendel for twelve years before Beowulf killed the beast.
Grendel terrorizes Hrothgar and his followers by attacking Heorot, the mead hall, every night for twelve years. He kills and eats many of Hrothgar's warriors, causing fear and despair among the people.
This time, Beowulf will be there to defend Herot. He is a skilled warrior and is confident in his ability to defeat Grendel. Beowulf's presence brings hope to the people of Herot and a sense of security against the monster.
Grendel sneaks into the mead hall at night, grabs men while they sleep, and kills them by tearing them apart. He terrorizes the warrior's mead hall, Herot, for twelve years, creating fear and chaos among the men.
There are eight twelve months (or years) in eight years.
14 represents all of the 7 deadly sins, twice